AviationOutlook Which are the top aerospace companies in the world? Find out the list of all the top 100 aerospace and defense companies below.
The aerospace and defense industry comprises the manufacturing, sale, and service of aircraft, aerospace parts, rockets, satellites as well as military and defense systems.
Boeing forecasts the aerospace and defense industry market to be worth $8.7 trillion through 2028. The United States is one of the single largest aerospace and defense markets globally.
European Union, China, and other emerging nations such as India and Brazil also now constitute a major portion of the growing demand in this market. Thus, the top aerospace companies have a global presence and supply chains all over the world.
The top 100 aerospace companies are listed as follows:
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin was founded in 1926. The company later merged with Martin Marietta to form Lockheed Martin in 1995. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.
Products:
- ATC Systems
- Ballistic Missiles
- Combat aircraft
- Combat Systems
- Precision-guided munitions
- Missile Defense Systems
- Littoral combat ships
- Armored fighting vehicles
- Military Support Aircraft
- Robotic Systems
- Radar Technologies
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Multi-Function Sensor Systems
- Satellites
- Atlas V Launch Vehicles
- Spacecraft
Raytheon
Raytheon was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Raytheon Company merged with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in April 2020 and formed Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
The company employs more than 63,000 people globally.
Major Product Segments:
- Missile Systems
- Space and Airborne Systems
- Integrated Defense Systems
- Intelligence, Information and Services
Boeing
Boeing is one of the major suppliers of commercial aircraft as well as military and defense systems.
Boeing was founded on July 15, 1916, in Seattle, Washington. The company currently has headquarter in Chicago, US.
Major Products: Aircraft (Boeing 737, 747, 767, 777, 787), F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, CH-47 Chinook.
Boeing employs around 150,000 people globally.
Boeing Subsidiaries:
- Aviall Services
- Boeing Aircraft Holding Company
- Boeing Australia
- Boeing Canada
- Boeing Capital Corporation
- Boeing Commercial Space Company
- Boeing Defence UK
- Jeppesen
- Continental data graphics
- Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
Airbus
Airbus is the largest aerospace and defense company in Europe. It was founded on 18 December 1970 as Airbus Industrie GIE. Airbus is headquartered in Toulouse, France.
A few of the major Airbus products include Airbus A220, A320, A330, A350, and A380 as well as helicopters such as H125, H145, H160, and H225.
Airbus was formed by a coalition of multiple European countries and has multiple owners to date.
Airbus employs more than 134,000 people globally.
Airbus Subsidiaries:
- Airbus Corporate Jets
- Airbus Operations S.A.S.
- Airbus ProSky
- Stelia Aerospace
Owners:
- France – 11.1%
- Germany (through GZBV) – 11.09%
- Spain – 4.2%
- Others – 73.6%
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Corporation was founded in 1934 whereas Grumman Corporation was founded in 1930. The two companies merged to form Northrop Grumman in 1994.
The company is headquartered in West Falls Church, Virginia, United States.
The company employs more than 67,000 people globally.
Major Products:
- Military aircraft
- Military vessels
- Missile defense systems
- Satellites
- Information technology
- Advanced electronic sensors and systems
Safran
Safran was created on May 11, 2005, after the merger between Snecma and Sagem SA. Safran has headquartered in Paris France.
The company employs more than 70,000 people globally.
Products:
- Aircraft and rocket engines,
- defense systems,
- avionics,
- navigation system,
- communications systems,
- satellites
Safran Subsidiaries:
- Safran Aircraft Engines
- Turbomeca
- Herakies
- SMA Engines
- Safran Landing Systems
- Safran Nacelles
- Safran Engineering Services
- Zodiac Aerospace, and More
GE Aviation
GE Aviation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, United States. GE Aviation is a subsidiary of General Electric (GE).
It generates revenues primarily driven through sales of jet and turboprop engines, avionics, and electrical systems for commercial, military, and business aircraft.
Rolls-Royce
Products:
- Turbojets
- Small Turbofans
- Military Turbofans
- Large Turbofans
- Turboshafts
- Turboprops
- Rocket engines
Leonardo (Finmeccanica)
Products:
- Aeronautics,
- aircraft,
- helicopters,
- defense systems,
- remote-controlled weapon stations,
- naval artillery,
- missiles,
- torpedoes,
Honeywell
Products:
- Aircraft engines,
- Avionics,
- Black boxes
BAE Systems
BAE Systems was formed on 30 November 1999 after the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) and Marconi Electronic Systems (MES). The company has headquarters in London and Farnborough, UK.
The company employs more than 82,000 people globally.
Product Segments:
- Civil and Military Aircraft Systems,
- Defense Electronics,
- Naval Vessels,
- Munitions,
- Land Warfare Systems
BAE Subsidiaries:
- BAE Dynamics
- Fairchild Systems
- BAE Systems Avionics
- BAE Systems Marine
- BAE Systems Land and Armaments, and More
L3 Technologies
Products:
- AVCATT,
- ISR systems,
- Avionics
Textron
Products:
- General aviation and military aircraft
- Beechcraft
- Cessna
- Hawker
Rockwell Collins
Products:
- Broadcast transmitters
- Shortwave transmitters
- Receivers
- Transceivers and systems
- Network Transmission Systems
General Dynamics
General Dynamics was founded on February 7, 1899, and is headquartered in West Falls Church, Virginia, United States.
The company employs more than 99,000 people globally.
Its major products include combat vehicles, weapon systems, munitions, C4ISR, and IT systems among others.
Precision Castparts
Products:
- jet engine components
- airfoils
- fasteners
- fastener systems
- aerostructures
Rostec State Corporation
Products:
- aviation and radio-electronic equipment
- military spec radio-electronic
- engines for military and civil aviation and space exploration programs
- aircraft fuel systems,
- flight control systems and
- auxiliary power units
Bombardier
Products:
- Learjet 70/75
- Challenger 300 business jet
- Challenger 600 business jet
- Global Express business jet
- Global 7500
Spirit AeroSystems
Products:
- aircraft fuselage
- front wing spars
- cockpit section
United Aircraft Corporation
Products:
- military, civilian, transport, and unmanned aircraft
- Tupolev Tu-154
- Ilyushin Il-86
- Ilyushin Il-96
- Tupolev Tu-204
- Ilyushin Il-114
- Sukhoi Superjet 100
- Irkut MC-21
- Sukhoi Superjet 130
- Ilyushin Il-114-300
- CRAIC CR-929
- Ilyushin Il-96-400T
- Tupolev Tu-204C
Thales
Products:
- Avionics
- Fly-By-Wire systems
- Cockpit systems,
- Navigation computers,
- Satellite communication,
- Inflight entertainment and
- Electrical systems
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Products:
- Aircraft
- MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet)
- Composite wing box
- Aircraft Engines
- MRO Services
Dassault Aviation
Products:
- Civil aircraft
- Falcon aircraft family
- Military aircraft
- Dassault Mirage IV
- Dassault Mirage 2000
- Dassault Rafale
- Space activities
Arconic
Products:
- fuselage panels
- wing skins
- aluminum plate and extrusions
- high-strength aluminum
AVIC
Products:
- Fighter aircraft
- Fighter bomber aircraft
- Trainer aircraft
- Transport aircraft
- Bomber aircraft
- AEW&C aircraft
- Helicopter
- Unmanned aerial vehicle
- Regional airliner
- Electronic-warfare aircraft
- Maritime-patrol aircraft
MTU Aero Engines
Products:
- Civil and Military Aircraft Engines
- GE9x
- GE90
- V2500
- PW6000
- TP400
Embraer
Products:
- Business, commercial, and military aircraft
- Aircraft parts.
- Mission systems for air and ground operation
- AMX
- ERJ family/Legacy 600/R-99
- E-Jet family/Lineage 1000/E-Jet E2
- Phenom 100
- Phenom 300
- Legacy 450/500/Praetor 500/600
GKN Aerospace
Products:
- Aerostructures
- Engine Products
- Propulsion Systems
IHI Aerospace
Products:
- Aircraft engines
- Ishikawajima Ne-20
- Ishikawajima-Harima J3
- Ishikawajima-Harima F3
- Ishikawajima-Harima XF5
- IHI Corporation XF9
- IHI Corporation F7, F7-10
- Space products
- M-V Launch Vehicle
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Products:
- Aircraft,
- Space systems,
- Simulators,
- Jet engines,
- Missiles,
- Electronic equipment
TransDigm
Products:
- Motors, actuators, and controls
- Aircraft hardware and cockpit security systems
- Ignition systems and engine sensors
Israel Aerospace Industries
Products:
- Civilian aircraft produced
- Civilian air systems
- Military aircraft
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
- Military air systems
- Missile systems
- Space hardware
Triumph Group
Products:
- Aerospace Systems
- Aerospace Structures
- Composite Systems
- Insulation Systems
- Actuation Systems
- Gear Systems
Harris
Products:
- Communication Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Space and Intelligence Systems
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Products:
- Agricultural aircraft
- Fighter aircraft
- Helicopters
- Engines
- Trainer aircraft
- Observation and reconnaissance aircraft
- Transport and passenger aircraft
- Utility aircraft
- Gliders
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Korea Aerospace Industries
Products:
- Civil aircraft;
- Military aircraft;
- Satellites
Meggitt
Products:
- components and sub-systems for the aerospace, and defense markets
- composite aircraft nose
- avionics
- cockpit door
- security system
CAE
Products & Services:
- Full flight simulators,
- Visual Solutions,
- Commercial Aviation Training,
- Military Training,
Saab
Products:
- Air Traffic Control systems
- Fighter aircraft
- Military aircraft
- Military systems
- Radars
Panasonic Avionics
Products:
- Inflight Entertainment Systems
Parker Hannifin
Products:
- aerospace hydraulic equipment
- fuel system components
- high-temperature bleed air valves
Allegheny Technologies
Products:
- High-Performance Materials & Components
- Advanced Alloys & Solutions
ST Engineering
Products & Services:
- Commercial MRO
- Military MRO
- Freighter Conversions
- Aircraft Interiors
Hexcel
Products:
- Composite materials
- Carbon Fibers: HS, IM and HM
- Carbon, Glass, Aramid and other Fiber Woven Fabrics
- Prepregs
- Adhesives
- High-performance HiTape® and HiMax™ dry carbon reinforcements and liquid resins for structures
Eaton
Products:
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fuel and Inerting Systems
- Motion Control
- Engine Solutions
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Products:
- Rocket motor and missile propulsion
- RS-25 (LH2/LOX)
- RL10 (LH2/LOX)
- RS-68 (LH2/LOX)
- J-2X (LH2/LOX)
Moog
Products:
- Actuators & Servoactuators
- Airport Runway Surveillance
- Avionics, Software, GN&C
- Engine Controls
- Fiber Optic Rotary Joints
- Flight Controls
Diehl Aviation
Products:
- cabin and utility systems
- cabin lighting systems
- avionics
- cabin management systems
- water management systems
Cobham
Products:
- aircraft clocks
- aircraft lights
- antennas for civil, military aircraft
- avionics systems
- cockpit and cabin connectivity
- radio and audio systems
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Products:
- Spacecraft
- Navigation and Guidance
- C4ISR
Turkish Aerospace Industries
Products:
- Aircraft,
- Helicopters,
- Satellites,
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
Liebherr
Products:
- Flight control systems,
- landing gears,
- Integrated air management systems,
- Bleed air systems
Heico
Products & Services:
- FAA-approved PMA Parts
- Aircraft and engine component maintenance, repair, and overhaul
- Electrical and electro-optical components
Woodward
Products:
- control systems
- fuel pumps,
- engine controls,
- actuators,
- air valves,
- fuel nozzles,
Esterline
Products:
- Avionics & Controls
- Sensors & Systems
- Advanced Materials
Elbit Systems
Products:
- Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR)
- unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- electro-optics,
- electro-optic space systems,
- electronic warfare suites,
- signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems,
- data links
- communications systems and radios
Ball Aerospace
Products:
- spacecraft,
- components, and instruments
- lubricants,
- optical systems,
- antennas
Subaru Corporation
Products:
- SUBARU BELL 412EPX
- Center Wing Section of Boeing777X
RUAG
Products:
- aircraft tail sections,
- wing and flight control components,
- structural elements, modules, and systems
- assemblies for satellites and launchers
- rocket payload fairing
Amphenol Aerospace
Products:
- special applications connectors and interconnect systems
- EMI/EMP filter
Daher
Products:
- Aircraft
- TBM and Kodiak single-engine turboprop aircraft
- Aerostructures: Wings & Empennages, Doors, Airframe, Fairings
- AeroEngines: Nacelles & pylons, Engine parts
- Aircraft Interiors: Floor covering, Cargo nets, Insulation Blankets, Air distribution systems
MDA Space Missions
Products:
- Robotic arms and equipment for space applications
Pilatus
Products:
- Aircraft
- Pilatus SB-1
- Pilatus PC-9
- Pilatus PC-10
- Pilatus B-4
- Pilatus PC-12
- Pilatus PC-21
- Pilatus PC-24
LISI Aerospace
Products:
- Aerospace fasteners and structural components
- equipment components
- engine components
Solvay Group
Products:
- composite materials
- Structural adhesives
- Toughened epoxy resin composites
Senior Plc
Products:
- Aerospace ducting
- aerospace fabricated components
- aerospace machined components
- sensors and monitoring systems
Teledyne Technologies
Products:
- Aerospace and defense electronics
- onboard avionics systems
- Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries and battery systems
AIDC
Products:
- Aircraft
- Doors for Boeing 737
- Cockpit for Sikorsky S-92
- Rear Fuselage,
- Engine Pylon
- Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers
FACC
Products & Services:
- Aerostructures
- Engines and Nacelles
- Cabin Interiors
- Aftermarket services
Constellium
Products & Services:
- Alloys
- Plates, Sheets, and Extrusions
Sonaca
Products:
- fuselages
- Leading edge of wings
- Main doors of the landing-gear
- Engine mounting pylons
- wing flap mechanisms
Chromalloy
Products & Services:
- manufacturing and repair services
- castings/core
- machining
Curtiss-Wright
Products:
- Valves,
- Pumps,
- Motors,
- Generators
- Instrumentation,
- Controls,
- Actuation,
- Sensors
- Embedded Computing
- Surface Treatment services
Latecoere
Products:
- aerostructures
- fuselage
- passenger doors
- avionics bays
- mid-fuselage upper shell
JAMCO
Products:
- aircraft interiors
- aircraft seats
Kongsberg
Products:
- radar system
- Joint Strike Missile
- Trainers and simulators
Magellan Aerospace
Products & Services:
- aerospace systems
- gas turbine components
- Engine core manufacturing
- Engine and component repair and overhaul
- Suborbital rocket systems
- Space and satellite subsystems and components
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Products & Services:
- cabin systems
- landing systems
- sensing components and systems
Kaman Aerospace
Products:
- aerosystems
- fuzing & precision products
- specialty bearings & engineered products
Astronics Corporation
Products:
- power,
- connectivity,
- lighting,
- interiors,
- structures,
- test solutions
Aernnova
Products:
- aerostructures
- wings,
- empennages
- fuselage sections
- composite components
Recaro Aircraft Seating
Products:
- Economy class seats
- Business class seats
Kaiser Aluminum
Products:
- Hard Alloy Extruded Shapes
- Finished Rod & Bar
- Hot Rolled Redraw Rod
- Aerospace Sheet & Coil
Hutchinson
Products:
- protecting equipment & systems
- vibration and isolation solutions
Garmin
Products:
- ADS-B,
- transponders,
- flight decks,
- flight displays,
- autopilots
Korean Air Aerospace Division
Products & Services:
- aerostructure development
- aircraft MRO
- aircraft system integration
Ducommun
Products & Services:
- Electronic Systems,
- Structural Systems,
- Engineered Products,
- Aftermarket Services
Nordam Group
Products & Services:
- OEM Design and Manufacturing
- Repair and Maintenance
SKF
Products & Services:
- supplier of aerospace solutions (bearings, seals, rods, struts)
- aeroengine bearing inspection/repair
Figeac Aéro
Products & Services:
- Machining,
- Surface treatment,
- Assembly,
- Sheet Metal
Barnes Aerospace
Products & Services:
- manufacturing solutions
- component overhaul and repair services
ASCO Industries
Products & Services:
- Leading Edge Slat mechanisms
- Trailing Edge Flap supports
- solutions for landing gear
ShinMaywa
Products:
- aircraft
- Shin Meiwa PS-1 flying boat
- Shin Meiwa US-1A amphibian
- ShinMaywa US-2 amphibian
- aircraft fairings
- wing spars
Qinetiq
Products & Services:
- ALARM radar
- QinetiQ 1
- Qinetiq Mercator
- Acoustic testing
- Wind tunnel testing
ITT Inc.
Products & Services:
- designing, developing and manufacturing flow controls, noise control systems, de-ice heaters
- aftermarket services
Heroux-Devtek
Products & Services:
- design, development, manufacture, repair and overhaul of landing gear, actuation systems and components
- supplier of landing gear solutions
Lord Corporation
Products & Services:
- electromechanical flight control systems
- flight control sensors
- cockpit controls & inceptors
- dampers and friction units
- MRO services
Praxair
Products & Services:
- wear-resistant coatings
- gas supply
Martin-Baker
Products:
- ejection seats
- crashworthy seats
- mission seats
- quick release box (QRB)
United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) merged with Raytheon Company in April 2020 and formed Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) was founded on 1934 and is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, US.
The company generates revenues mainly driven by its commercial and military aircraft engines.
The company employees more than 201,000 people worldwide.
UTC Subsidiaries:
- Pratt & Whitney
- Collins Aerospace Systems
- Otis, and more.
